by mike edelman | Mar 3, 2007 | Daisuke Matsuzaka, Spring Training
Matsuzaka threw well last night with 19 strikes in 25 pitches. He actually gave up a double on the very first pitch. He then induced a dribbler out in front of the plate and struck out the next two batters, stranding the runner on third. The next inning he retired the...
by zach hayes | Mar 2, 2007 | Brendan Donnelly, Joel Pineiro, Julian Tavarez, Spring Training
The biggest question heading into a plethora of spring training games this month is easy: Will someone emerge as the closer on April 2nd when the Red Sox visit Kansas City? Simple answer: No. Tito will run a closer by committee, subbing in the right players at the...
by mike edelman | Mar 1, 2007 | Adam Bernero, Josh Beckett, Spring Training
Josh Beckett got the start today against Northeastern. Not exactly a fair match up (Beckett struck out 5 in 2 innings) but it’s good to see that Beckett was throwing strikes. Beckett reportedly was working on his curveball, an issue last year. He threw 21...
by evan brunell | Mar 1, 2007 | Aaron Rowand, Brad Lidge, Chad Cordero, Francisco Rodriguez, Houston Astros, J.J. Putz, Jim Bowden, Jon Lieber, Los Angeles Angels, Philadelphia Phillies, San Diego Padres, Scott Linebrink, Seattle Mariners, Spring Training, Trades, Washington Nationals, Wily Mo Pena
Last week, I profiled the bench that the Red Sox had and concluded that the Red Sox have the best bench entering the season. However, while profiling the bench, I wrote about Wily Mo and his chances in Boston: A nice debut season for Boston (.301/.349/.489 in 276 AB)...
by mike edelman | Feb 28, 2007 | Alex Ochoa, Curt Schilling, Jacoby Ellsbury, Joel Pineiro, Julian Tavarez, Spring Training
It’s hard to judge the hitters early in Spring because the pitchers at this point are at such an advantage. That being said, it’s never to early to start an MVP campaign. Lugo and then Ortiz drove in a run each in the 3rd. Pena, Pedroia, Murphy and...
by mike edelman | Feb 28, 2007 | Dustin Pedroia, Spring Training
When I hear people claiming that the Red Sox are the new Yankees, I can’t help by laugh. I hear Brian Cashman stating his new dedication to getting younger and I can see him putting what’s best for the team ahead of loyalties for individual players. It...
by mike edelman | Feb 27, 2007 | Curt Schilling, Joel Pineiro, Spring Training
I haven’t exactly been quiet in my criticism of the Joel Pineiro deal. To demonstrate just how appalled I was with the pickup to this point, here were my thoughts on it on couple weeks ago. I claimed that “the low point of the offseason was [the Red Sox]...
by evan brunell | Feb 26, 2007 | Manny Ramirez, Spring Training
Manny Ramirez has shown up to spring training early, as he rolled in today. True to form, he did not speak to the media, and all we can be left to wonder is: what else will Manny pull this year?
by zach hayes | Feb 26, 2007 | Coco Crisp, Craig Hansen, Curt Schilling, Daisuke Matsuzaka, David Ortiz, Mike Timlin, Spring Training, Theo Epstein
As we approach the first spring training tilt between the Red Sox and Twins, much is happening around Fort Myers as the players participate in an assortment of drills and workout sessions to prepare. Everyone has reported but Manny Ramirez, who now has cancelled a car...
by mike edelman | Feb 24, 2007 | Daisuke Matsuzaka, Spring Training
I just wanted to make note of a few things. First of all, the photographers down in Fort Myers are doing a tremendous job. If you haven’t already, check out some of the slide shows that The Boston Globe has put together. They provide a new one for every day. For...
